Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Morning Chore

Each morning in the winter, when the temperatures are very cold, I take over Abby's morning chore, and head out the door with a warm pail of water and some grain for the chickens.

Here is the view as I walk out the front door, this morning the sun was rising.behind the evergreens.

I am still in my flannel nightgown with long underwear and wool sweater under my barn coat.

The fresh cold air feels refreshing as I listen to the crisp crunching as my boots step on the snow.

As I walk toward the chicken coop, and look to up to the left ~

the beautiful morning sky is turning blue with the moon still bright.

and I enjoy a brief visit with the chickens.

What a blessing that I get to experience this each morning, even when, like yesterday, the wind was howling and the snow was falling down my back - I rejoice about the amazing gift we are given to live on such a beautiful earth.

16 comments:

What glorious photos Tonya! The crispness and freshness of the snow. I can almost feel the chill in the air. I am sitting here in short sleeves as I type in the afternoon heat of South Africa looking at the refreshing snow... How blessed you are to experience this:)xoLinda

Beautiful photos! AND beautiful snow. WE've only had rain but hopefully Wed. and Thur. we'll get some snow as it gets in the teens and a storm is coming in.What a beautiful time to get out for chores. I love to be out doing chores and watch the sun come out.

Ah to have our feet planted on top of Mother Earth! This post strangely enough reminded me of my smoking cigarette days. Yes, I smoked for 20 years! At the very end - I smoked outside, and spent a lot of time outside smoking. I didn't have children (we are always outside now) so when I smoked I enjoyed that time being outside by myself during all hours of the day. When I quit smoking, I missed going outside more than the nicotine. Wow -!!! There is something magical about time alone outside in any kind of weather. Love & Light, Nicole